The Benton Lake Wetland Management District contains 23 Waterfowl Production Areas totaling over 16,000 acres. These WPAs are scattered throughout 8 counties (Cascade, Choteau, Glacier, Hill, Pondera, Powell, Teton, Toole) and include many great hunting locations and bird watching sites. The District was established in
Maybe — confirm before you go.
This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
- Fee type Fee unknown — The fee structure here is unconfirmed.
- Source Find on Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Check
- Official pagewww.recreation.gov ↗
- Contact 406-727-7400 · bentonlake@fws.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Benton Lake Wetland Management District — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Can you fish at Benton Lake Wetland Management District?
Yes — fishing is one of the listed activities here. You’ll need a valid state fishing license.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Benton Lake Wetland Management District. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Can you camp at Benton Lake Wetland Management District?
Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.
Depends Can you have a campfire?
Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Benton Lake Wetland Management District.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Benton Lake Wetland Management District. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?
Yes — Benton Lake Wetland Management District is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.
Depends Is hunting allowed?
Yes — hunting is permitted here in season, with the required state license and tags. Check seasons and unit rules.
Nearby sites
USFWS Mountain-Prairie / CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge
CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parls / CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Reclamation Freezeout Lake
CheckReclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.
